Postal Service Mail Carriers Salary in San Antonio, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX

Median annual salary $58,390 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $28.07
10th percentile $41,250
90th percentile $77,940
Employed locally 2,060
National median $57,490

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,250
    25th
    $42,390
    50th (median)
    $58,390
    75th
    $75,300
    90th
    $77,940

    San Antonio economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,297 2023 • Census ACS
    Postal Service Mail Carriers salary vs area income 79% Median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary is 21% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Postal Service Mail Carriers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Victoria, TX $65,490
    Fargo, ND-MN $64,540
    Napa, CA $64,540
    Lincoln, NE $64,540
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $64,540
    Lawrence, KS $64,500

    Nearby metros — Postal Service Mail Carriers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Victoria, TX $65,490
    Tyler, TX $62,090
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $60,500
    Longview, TX $60,200
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $59,610
    Lubbock, TX $59,610

    Related occupations in San Antonio, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Customer Service Representatives $41,690
    First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $63,250
    Office Clerks, General $38,180
    Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,840
    Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $46,760
    Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Postal Service Mail Carriers make per hour in San Antonio?

    The median hourly wage for Postal Service Mail Carriers in San Antonio, TX is $28.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.96 or more per hour.

    Is San Antonio above or below average for Postal Service Mail Carriers salaries?

    The median Postal Service Mail Carriers salary in San Antonio, TX is 1.6% above the national median of $57,490. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Postal Service Mail Carriers in San Antonio?

    Entry-level Postal Service Mail Carriers (10th percentile) earn around $41,250 per year in San Antonio, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,390.